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Nightgown

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-11844

Description

Off-white short sleeve 3/4 length nightgown. Three button placket. Square yoke with applique and embroidery (also on sleeves). Neckline and sleeves are scalloped.

Details

Descriptive Terms

nightgowns
appliqué (technique)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
scalloping
Nightgown
Nightgown

Inscription

Printed in black under proper right arm: ""Coburn""

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Weston Historical Society

Accession Number

1993.249

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